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Dr. Richard L Wacksman MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Richard L Wacksman MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(1)
116 N Tuscola Rd Bay City MI, 48708
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Richard Wacksman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bay City, MI. Dr. Wacksman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wacksman can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Wacksman can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1974

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1974

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Richard L Wacksman MD's Practice location

Practice At 116 N Tuscola Rd

116 N Tuscola Rd -
Bay City, MI 48708
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New patients: 989-892-9595
Fax: 989-892-3080

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MCLAREN BAY REGIONl

1900 COLUMBUS AVE BAY CITY MI 48708

Head northwest on North Tuscola Road (M 15) 1868 ft
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ST MARY'S OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTERl

800 S WASHINGTON AVENUE SAGINAW MI 48601

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COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl

1447 N HARRISON SAGINAW MI 48602

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